Suppose That a Firm's Long-Run Average Total Costs of Producing

question 196

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a firm's long-run average total costs of producing an individual income tax return is $75 when it produces 1,000 returns and $75 when it produces 1,200 returns. For this range of output, the firm is experiencing

• A)economies of scale.
• B)constant returns to scale.
• C)diseconomies of scale.
• D)specialization.

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Definitions:

P = ATC

An equation indicating the price level (P) at which the average total cost (ATC) of production is exactly met, often representing a break-even point for firms in competitive markets.

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market with no close substitutes for the product, giving the seller significant control over prices and output levels.

Unregulated Monopolist

A single seller in a market without regulatory oversight, potentially leading to high prices and reduced consumer welfare.

Profit Maximizing

A strategy employed by businesses to find the optimal pricing and quantity of production for the highest profit.